“‘Get in the Mood’ with Laura Tsaggaris 2022” Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2022
Press Contact: Jennifer Stapleton, jennifer@fireandbliss.com, 202-577-8720
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“Get (Back) in the Mood” with Laura Tsaggaris
Critically-acclaimed Indie Musician Takes on Holiday Classics and Adds Her Own Pandemic-Inspired Original to the Holiday Canon
(Washington, DC)--Laura Tsaggaris cements her “local legend” status (The Vinyl District, 2011), bringing her Annual Holiday Show to Washington, D.C.’s oldest movie theater, Miracle Theater.
Tsaggaris released her sixth studio album, “Get in the Mood,” at The Hamilton Live on November 28, 2021. The indie rocker puts a mix of classic rock, acoustic, and funky spins on twelve Christmas classics like Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You.” But the star of the album may be Tsaggaris’ eponymously named original track, “Get in the Mood.”
Inspired by the pandemic, and what Tsaggaris says the season is truly about, “partying and making out,” the title track speaks to the all-too-familiar feelings of having a hard time getting into the spirit of Christmas.
“The pandemic had most of us longing for connection,” said Tsaggaris. “For me, that’s often found through live music. I really dug a quiet Christmas with my family during ‘COVID times,’ but I’m always ready to ‘Get in the Mood’ and party together at a real show.”
“I’m amazed to be saying it, but this is a really awesome holiday album,” said singer/songwriter Jesse Elliott (These United States, Ark Life, CACHE). “What Laura does with classics like ‘Blue Christmas’ and ‘Feliz Navidad,’ is incredible. I hope to be hearing these versions on movie soundtracks for years to come.”
“You may think you’ve heard enough Christmas albums to last a lifetime,” said Travis Stever, lead guitarist for Coheed and Cambria. “But what Laura does here is unique and worth the listen. The quality of the vocals, arrangements and production is better than what you’d hear coming from most major labels--and so damn fun that it’ll make even the Scrooges in your life smile.”
Tsaggaris is the Washington, DC-based creator of 50+ songs and 6 records that span the genres of folk, Americana, alt- country, blues, rock and pop. She has worked with Grammy-nominated producers Jamie Candiloro and Ian Schreier, recorded with Ryan Adams, Doug Pettibone (Lucinda Williams) and Marty Rifkin (Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen), and toured with Erin McKeown, Rachel Platten, Ian Axel (of “A Great Big World”), and Zac Brown Band. Laura is currently writing songs for TV, film, and her next independent release.
“Like most artists, my musical path hasn’t been a straight one,” said Tsaggaris. “Truthfully, straight has never been my thing. But I’ve got something to say through my music and I’m happiest when singing and playing. For the last several years, I've focused most of my energy on being a great parent, but luckily the muse has never left me. Now my kids are a bit older, life is looking different, and I’m back and more excited than ever to share what I’ve been working on--and hoping it helps folks have a great holiday season for years to come.”
Tickets are on sale now for “Get in the Mood” with Laura Tsaggaris” on November 27 at 7 p.m. at Miracle Theater in the Eastern Market neighborhood of DC.
“Get in the Mood” is available on all major streaming platforms.
Selected praise for Laura Tsaggaris:
“When a singer-songwriter builds an array of songs, often arising from a solid pop foundation with a splash of blues, a touch of rock and a hint of soul, that affirms a genuine musical gift.” – The Washington Post
“Tsaggaris’ EVERYMAN is a vibrant record that deserves to be widely heard.” - POPMATTERS
“Every track is smooth and controlled, perfectly balancing the delicate alto of Ms. Tsaggaris with the restrained but varied array of instruments she’s chosen to accompany her.”--DCist
Please contact Jennifer Stapleton, jennifer@fireandbliss.com, 202-577-8720 for interviews and further information
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